DNR_RFB_Mound_Prairie_SNA_Woody_Removal.pdf
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- DNR RFB Mound Prairie SNA Woody Removal
- Solicitation number
- 2000018684
- Issued by
- Minnesota
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This is a Request for Bids (RFB) document issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for woody removal services at Mound Prairie Scientific and Natural Area (SNA). The project involves the mechanical and chemical removal and treatment of buckthorn and other specified woody species across approximately 30 total acres over two seasons. The solicitation includes four distinct tasks: Task 1 covers initial treatment of Areas A1 & B (15.5 acres), Task 2 addresses follow-up treatment of Area A2 (14.5 acres), Task 3 involves consolidation and burning of Area A2 (14.5 acres), and Task 4 provides follow-up treatment of Areas A1 & B (15.5 acres). Bids were due by October 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT, with project work completion required by April 14, 2028. Site visits are available by contacting Project Supervisor Nick Partington at 651-706-3576. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal, and responses must include a completed Prime Contractor Response Qualification Form, proof of Minnesota pesticide applicator licensure, and a Workforce & Equal Pay Declaration Form.
Pricing must be submitted on a per-acre basis and must include all labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, herbicides, licensing, fees, sales tax, use tax, and all incidentals necessary for project completion. The State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total, whichever is deemed most advantageous. Contractors claiming Minnesota Resident Vendor status may receive consideration for tied low bids or reciprocal preference. The solicitation includes provisions for small business procurement and diversity and inclusion programs, with eligible businesses potentially qualifying for certification through Minnesota's Small Business Procurement Program. Proof of insurance is required upon award. The document notes that Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project, and all questions should be directed to buyer Christine E. Eck at 218/308-2661 or Christine.Eck@state.mn.us.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| overview.pdf | ||
| tasks_2_3.pdf | ||
| elevation.pdf | ||
| FORM_-_Workforce_and_Declaration_Response.pdf | ||
| burn_piles.pdf | ||
| tasks_1_4.pdf | ||
| 2026-262_Prime_Response_Qualification_Form.pdf | ||
| 2027-262_ADDENDUM_1.pdf | ||
| 2027-262_Specifications.pdf |
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Event Description 2027-262 Mound Prairie SNA Woody Removal
*** THE EVENT HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OF ADDENDUM 1. The bid opening date and time have NOT changed. ***
The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for: the labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, all herbicide, licensing, fees, incidentals, and all else necessary to mechanically and chemically remove and treat buckthorn and other specified woody species on approximately 30 total acres within Mound Prairie Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) over the course of two seasons as specified.
For a Site Visit, contact the Project Supervisor, Nick Partington, at 651-706-3576.
All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal. No e-mail or faxed responses will be accepted. Contractors needing help with registration and/or completing their response to this Event may contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1.
Failure to respond to latest event version may result in bid rejection.
Please be aware that there are attachments to this event. The vendor is responsible for reviewing all attachments and complying with all requirements to this Event. DNR will be the determining factor if vendor meets specifications. All questions should be directed to the buyer listed in this event.
Unit price must include all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax and all else necessary for completion of the project. Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project.
Award--Item, Group, Total: Responses that do not comply with the solicitation will be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting the specifications and all terms and conditions. The State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping items, or by total, whichever is deemed most advantageous to the State.
Once you have completed and submitted your response, you will receive a system confirmation message that your response has been ‘accepted’. Print and save the confirmation for your file. If you’re having trouble submitting your response, call the Help Desk at 651-201-8100 – Option No. 1
General Comments
* Attachments include:
-2026-262 Specifications & Terms -2026-262 Prime Response Qualification Form *REQUIRED with bid response -Workforce and Equal Pay Declaration Form *REQUIRED with bid response
-2026-262 ADDENDUM 1
-Addendum 1: Burn Pile Map -Addendum 1: Elevation Map -Addendum 1: Overview Map -Addendum 1: Tasks 4 & 5 Map -Addendum 1: Tasks 2 & 3 Map
Event Details
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Eck,Christine E Phone: 218/308-2661 Fax #:
Email: Christine.Eck@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018684 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mound Prairie SNA Woody Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/17/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/06/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
In order to participate in this event YOU MUST BE REGISTERED as either a bidder or a supplier.
General Questions Question Ideal Response
GENERAL TERMS:
Do you acknowledge and certify compliance with all Responder Declarations stated in Section 1 of the event?
Exceptions detailed in other locations within the response will not be considered.
WARNING: Any exceptions taken may be cause for rejection of your response or portions thereof Yes
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? Yes
Response Comments
SPECIAL TERMS:
Do you accept all the Special Terms and Conditions stated in the Event?
Exceptions detailed in other locations within the response will not be considered.
WARNING: Any exceptions taken may be cause for rejection of your response or portions thereof. Yes
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? Yes
Response Comments
SPECIFICATIONS:
Can and will you meet the specifications called for in the event?
Exceptions detailed in other locations within the response will not be considered.
WARNING: Any exceptions taken may be cause for rejection of your response or portions thereof. Yes
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? Yes
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Eck,Christine E Phone: 218/308-2661 Fax #:
Email: Christine.Eck@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018684 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mound Prairie SNA Woody Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/17/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/06/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Response Comments
CONTRACT OBLIGATION:
Name, Title, e-mail and Phone number of individual authorized to contractually obligate company.
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
PREPARED BY:
Name, Title, e-mail, phone and fax numbers of individual who prepared the response.
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT:
By selecting the Yes button, you are officially approving the document and indicating you are authorized to submit this document on behalf of your entity or organization. Yes
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? Yes
Response Comments
PROJECT CONTACT PERSON:
Enter the name, phone number, and email address of your contact person during the project.
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Eck,Christine E Phone: 218/308-2661 Fax #:
Email: Christine.Eck@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018684 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mound Prairie SNA Woody Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/17/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/06/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
SERVICE DATE REQUIREMENTS:
Can and will you meet the service date requirements as stated in the solicitation? Yes
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? Yes
Response Comments
STATE OF MINNESOTA RESIDENT VENDOR
In accordance with Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 142, Article 3, Section 16, amending Minn. Stat. § 16C.02, subd. 13, a “Resident Vendor” means a person, firm, or corporation that:
(1) is authorized to conduct business in the state of Minnesota on the date a solicitation for a contract is first advertised or announced. It includes a foreign corporation duly authorized to engage in business in Minnesota;
(2) has paid unemployment taxes or income taxes in this state during the 12 calendar months immediately preceding submission of the bid or proposal for which any preference is sought;
(3) has a business address in the state; and
(4) has affirmatively claimed that status in the bid or proposal submission.
To receive recognition as a Minnesota Resident Vendor (“Resident Vendor”), your company must meet each element of the statutory definition above by the solicitation opening date and time.
Resident Vendor status may be considered for purposes of resolving tied low bids or the application of a reciprocal preference.
Are you claiming Resident status?
BY ANSWERING ‘’YES’’ TO THIS QUESTION, YOU ARE CERTIFYING YOUR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH HEREIN AND CLAIMING RESIDENT VENDOR STATUS
IN YOUR BID OR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Eck,Christine E Phone: 218/308-2661 Fax #:
Email: Christine.Eck@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018684 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mound Prairie SNA Woody Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/17/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/06/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
ORGANIZATION LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Select the appropriate legal description of your business organization. Select One Options: Independent Contractor
Sole Proprietor Corporation Incorporated
LLC
Other-Please Specify
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
INSURANCE:
If awarded, will you provide proof of insurance as detailed in the event? Yes
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? Yes
Response Comments
PROMPT PAY:
What prompt pay discounts will you offer? If Other, then specify the terms in the comments section. Select One
Options: 1% in 30 2% in 30 3% in 30 1% in 10, Net 30 2% in 10, Net 30 3% in 10, Net 30 5% in 10, Net 30 1% in 15, Net 30 2% in 15, Net 30 3% in 15, Net 30 1% in 20, Net 30 2% in 20, Net 30 3% in 20, Net 30 Net 30 Other None
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Eck,Christine E Phone: 218/308-2661 Fax #:
Email: Christine.Eck@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018684 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mound Prairie SNA Woody Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/17/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/06/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Is your business based in Minnesota and considered small according to the OSP small business size standards? The link below provides size standard requirements. Please note (all web addresses can be copied and pasted into a web browser for further review) https://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/oep/sbcp/size/
And:
Is your business a for-profit business that is majority owned, operated and controlled by:
• a racial minority,
• a woman,
• a person with a substantial physical disability,
• a veteran or service-disabled veteran, or is your business
• located in, or the owner lives in, an economically disadvantaged county?
( http://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/oep/sbcp/ed/counties )
If your company meets these basic criteria, it may be eligible for certification in the state’s Small Business Procurement Program. For more information on eligibility requirements please visit https://sbcp.mn.gov/.
You can also contact the Office of Equity in Procurement at Procurement.Equity@state.mn.us or 651-201-2402 for further information.
• Do you believe your company meets the criteria listed above?
• Your response to this question is for informational purposes only. If you select YES, and are not certified, a member of the Office of Equity in Procurement will contact you to provide additional information regarding the State’s Small Business Procurement Program. (Responders must select Yes or No to continue submitting their response.)
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Eck,Christine E Phone: 218/308-2661 Fax #:
Email: Christine.Eck@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018684 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mound Prairie SNA Woody Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/17/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/06/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
A completed and signed Prime Contractor Response QUALIFICATION FORM, PROOF OF MN PESTICIDE APPLICATOR LICENSURE, and WORKFORCE & EQUAL PAY DECLARATION FORM are REQUIRED as part of your bid response.
UPLOAD ALL REQUIRED OR REQUESTED ATTACHMENTS HERE.
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
A file attachment is required to satisfy this question.
Your bid will need to be edited online to include attachment responses.
Response Comments
If you fail to upload attachments requested in the solicitation, your response may be disqualified. Have you uploaded the required or requested attachments? (Yes / No)
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Eck,Christine E Phone: 218/308-2661 Fax #:
Email: Christine.Eck@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018684 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mound Prairie SNA Woody Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/17/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/06/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Line Details Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 15.5 UOM: ACRE Bid Qty: 15.5 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No
Description: TASK 1 – Area A1 & B Initial treatment price per ACRE
2027-262 Mound Prairie SNA Woody Removal
Question Response What is your price PER ACRE for TASK 1 – Area A1 & B Initial treatment as specified?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 14.5 UOM: ACRE Bid Qty: 14.5 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No
Description: TASK 2 – Area A2 Follow-up treatment from previous work price PER ACRE
Question Response What is your price PER ACRE for TASK 2 – Area A2 Follow-up treatment as specified?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Line: 3 Item ID: Line Qty: 14.5 UOM: ACRE Bid Qty: 14.5 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No
Description: TASK 3 –Area A2 Consolidate & Burn price PER ACRE
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Eck,Christine E Phone: 218/308-2661 Fax #:
Email: Christine.Eck@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018684 Sell RFx 8 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mound Prairie SNA Woody Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/17/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/06/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Question Response What is your price PER ACRE for TASK 3 –Area A2 Consolidate & Burn as specified?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Line: 4 Item ID: Line Qty: 15.5 UOM: ACRE Bid Qty: 15.5 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No
Description: TASK 4 – Area A1 & B Follow-up treatment price PER ACRE
Question Response What is your price PER ACRE for TASK 4 – Area A1 & B Follow-up treatment as specified?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Eck,Christine E Phone: 218/308-2661 Fax #:
Email: Christine.Eck@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018684 Sell RFx 9 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mound Prairie SNA Woody Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/17/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/06/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Bidder Information Firm Name:
Name: Signature: Date:
Phone #: Fax #:
Street Address:
City & State: Zip Code:
Email:
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Eck,Christine E Phone: 218/308-2661 Fax #:
Email: Christine.Eck@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018684 Sell RFx 10 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mound Prairie SNA Woody Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/17/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/06/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 15.5 UOM: ACRE Description: TASK 1 – Area A1 & B Initial treatment price per ACRE
2027-262 Mound Prairie SNA Woody Removal
Item Specifications
Manufacturer:
Mfg Item ID:
Item Length: 0 Item Height: 0 Item Width: 0 Dimension UOM:
Item Volume: 0 Volume UOM:
Item Weight: 0 Weight UOM:
Item Size: Item Color:
Shipping Information
Schedule: 1 Ship To: DNR EWR R3 CENTRAL REGION
1200 WARNER RD
ST PAUL MN 55106-6707
United States
Quantity: 15.5 Due Date: 04/14/2028 Freight Terms:
Ship Via:
Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 14.5 UOM: ACRE Description: TASK 2 – Area A2 Follow-up treatment from previous work price PER ACRE
Item Specifications
Manufacturer:
Mfg Item ID:
Item Length: 0 Item Height: 0 Item Width: 0 Dimension UOM:
Item Volume: 0 Volume UOM:
Item Weight: 0 Weight UOM:
Item Size: Item Color:
Shipping Information
Schedule: 1 Ship To: DNR EWR R3 CENTRAL REGION
1200 WARNER RD
ST PAUL MN 55106-6707
United States
Quantity: 14.5 Due Date: 04/14/2028 Freight Terms:
Ship Via:
Line: 3 Item ID: Line Qty: 14.5 UOM: ACRE Description: TASK 3 –Area A2 Consolidate & Burn price PER ACRE
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Eck,Christine E Phone: 218/308-2661 Fax #:
Email: Christine.Eck@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018684 Sell RFx 11 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mound Prairie SNA Woody Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/17/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/06/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Item Specifications
Manufacturer:
Mfg Item ID:
Item Length: 0 Item Height: 0 Item Width: 0 Dimension UOM:
Item Volume: 0 Volume UOM:
Item Weight: 0 Weight UOM:
Item Size: Item Color:
Shipping Information
Schedule: 1 Ship To: DNR EWR R3 CENTRAL REGION
1200 WARNER RD
ST PAUL MN 55106-6707
United States
Quantity: 14.5 Due Date: 04/14/2028 Freight Terms:
Ship Via:
Line: 4 Item ID: Line Qty: 15.5 UOM: ACRE Description: TASK 4 – Area A1 & B Follow-up treatment price PER ACRE
Item Specifications
Manufacturer:
Mfg Item ID:
Item Length: 0 Item Height: 0 Item Width: 0 Dimension UOM:
Item Volume: 0 Volume UOM:
Item Weight: 0 Weight UOM:
Item Size: Item Color:
Shipping Information
Schedule: 1 Ship To: DNR EWR R3 CENTRAL REGION
1200 WARNER RD
ST PAUL MN 55106-6707
United States
Quantity: 15.5 Due Date: 04/14/2028 Freight Terms:
Ship Via:
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Eck,Christine E Phone: 218/308-2661 Fax #:
Email: Christine.Eck@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018684 Sell RFx 12 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mound Prairie SNA Woody Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/17/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/06/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix B - Terms & Conditions
1. Please review the attached Terms and Conditions attached to the event.
Last Updated: 12/24/2018
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Eck,Christine E Phone: 218/308-2661 Fax #:
Email: Christine.Eck@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018684 Sell RFx 13 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mound Prairie SNA Woody Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/17/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/06/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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